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Rio Linda

California · 16,335 residents · 9.927 sq mi
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Rio Linda is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,364. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $458,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,335
+56%since 2000
from 10,466 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,646 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,054 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+15%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K16K18K1990201020202024Rio Linda
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,364
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,026 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,791
+120%since 2000
from $17,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+10%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,300
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,839
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $649 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+86%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(8,210)
Black2%(209)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,162)
Asian2.6%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.4%(3,807)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(9,665)
Black2%(331)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(4,685)
Asian6%(980)
Other4.1%(674)
Diversity Score70.2%(11,474)
Diversity Score
70
+93%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 72.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 13.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rio Linda, California?

Rio Linda, California has about 16,335 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rio Linda, California?

The typical household in Rio Linda, California earns about $96,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rio Linda, California expensive?

In Rio Linda, California, the median home is worth about $458,300, and the typical rent is about $1,839 a month.

How educated are people in Rio Linda, California?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rio Linda, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rio Linda, California?

About 14.4% of people in Rio Linda, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rio Linda, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rio Linda, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,854 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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